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A Cleaner Way to Enjoy San Angelo ParksA picnic in the park can be a simple way to enjoy fresh air, good food, and time with family or friends. It can also create a surprising amount of waste…
A Practical Office Waste Reduction Guide for San Angelo TeamsA workplace generates a steady stream of paper, cardboard, food scraps, beverage containers, packaging, and outdated equipment. Even a small office can send a…
Turn Old Jeans Into a Useful Denim Tote BagA worn pair of jeans can have a useful second life long after it has stopped being comfortable to wear. Denim is durable, easy to find, and forgiving for…
How Wine Corks Are Recycled And Given A Second LifeA wine cork may look too small to matter once the bottle is empty, but millions of corks are discarded every year. Because cork is a natural material with a…
Why San Angelo’s Recycling Center Accepts #5 PlasticsRecycling rules are shaped by more than the number inside a triangle. That symbol identifies the resin used to make an item, but it does not guarantee that the…
The Lifecycle of an Aluminum Can: From Soda to New CanAn aluminum can may seem like a simple container, but its journey involves mining, manufacturing, transportation, consumer use, collection, sorting,…
How to Recycle Old Cell Phones and TabletsUnused phones and tablets often sit in drawers long after their screens crack, batteries weaken, or newer models take their place. Although these devices are…
Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap and zipper bagsPlastic wrap and zipper bags are convenient, inexpensive, and familiar, but their short useful life creates a long-lasting waste problem. Most are used once to…
Make Your Own Cleaning Products and Cut Plastic WasteCleaning a home can create a surprising stream of waste. Spray bottles, detergent jugs, disposable wipes, sponges, and heavily packaged refills often go into…
Recycling Symbols Explained: Understanding Plastic NumbersThe familiar triangle of chasing arrows appears on bottles, tubs, trays, and countless other household items. Many people assume it means an item belongs in…